Marco Rocchetto Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Dear Telescope Live Community, Today we're thrilled to announce a brilliant new addition to our ever-expanding universe of astrophotography resources. Get ready to embrace the power of our closest star—the Sun—as we introduce an exclusive Solar Imaging Section to Telescope Live, housed within the Planetary Imaging section of our platform! What's Coming? Solar Datasets: For the first time, we're venturing into the heart of our solar system with a collection of high-quality Solar datasets. Captured by a new tutor who is a master in solar imaging (and that we will soon introduce to you), these datasets promise to light up your astrophotography passion with the dynamic and mesmerizing beauty of the Sun. These new datasets will be available in the Planetary Imaging section, enriching our already diverse array of celestial observations. Expert Tutorials: Accompanying our solar datasets, we will launch an array of tutorials tailored to enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners curious about solar imaging to seasoned astrophotographers looking to refine their skills. These tutorials are crafted by our newest addition to our family of tutors, who’s a specialist in solar imaging, ensuring you receive insights and techniques straight from an expert. Why Solar Imaging? Solar imaging is a fascinating field that offers a unique glimpse into the activities and phenomena of the Sun, such as sunspots, solar flares, and prominences. With our new solar datasets and expert-led tutorials, you'll learn how to safely capture and process images of our star, uncovering details that are not only stunning but also rich in scientific value. Stay Tuned! We're putting the final touches on this scorching new section so get ready to dive into the art and science of solar imaging! We Want to Hear From You! As we prepare to launch this exciting addition, we're eager to hear your thoughts. Are you excited about the inclusion of Solar Imaging in the Planetary Imaging section? What aspects of solar imaging intrigue you the most? Drop your comments below to share your anticipation and any specific topics you'd like to see covered in our upcoming tutorials. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Snapp Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Will I be able to use APP to process these images? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouven Asmußen Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 That‘s great! I‘m really looking forward to this new section. I would like to get some processing tips for sharpening with IMPPG and Registax or other tools/methods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Potgieter Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Great news!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouven Asmußen Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/22/2024 at 8:09 PM, Terry Snapp said: Will I be able to use APP to process these images? No. Solar processing is similar to planetary processing. I don‘t know in which form TL will provide the data, but I think already stacked as a master raw file. If not you can use the freeware Autostakkert for stacking. For further solar post-processing is IMPPG in my opinion a great software and it is also for free. You can use a normal photo editing software for colouring and final tweaks at the end. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Curry Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 2/24/2024 at 9:19 PM, Rouven Asmußen said: No. Solar processing is similar to planetary processing. I don‘t know in which form TL will provide the data, but I think already stacked as a master raw file. If not you can use the freeware Autostakkert for stacking. For further solar post-processing is IMPPG in my opinion a great software and it is also for free. You can use a normal photo editing software for colouring and final tweaks at the end. This is correct, the data will be the stacked master frame. Most of the raw video frames are 30gb+ in size (this goes for all planetary data) so a single dataset could be over 100gb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Schultz Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 This is a really nice addition. Are there any plans to add additional data sets that include partial/annular/total solar eclipses showing Bailey's beads, the solar corona and the diamond ring effect? Those images would be really fun to process! With the total solar eclipse coming in April 2024 it would be the perfect time to add them if not available at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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